Nevada § 412.5255 - Communication, delivery or transmittal of object or information to foreign government or entity
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 412.5255 — Communication, delivery or transmittal of object or information to foreign government or entity, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 412.5255. Communication, delivery or transmittal of object or information to foreign government or entity
1. Any person subject to this Code who, with intent or reason to believe that it is
to be used to the injury of the United States or to the advantage of a foreign nation,
directly or indirectly communicates, delivers or transmits, or attempts to communicate,
deliver or transmit, any object or information to any entity shall be punished as
a court-martial may direct. 2. A person accused pursuant to this section must be given broad latitude to present
matters in extenuation and mitigation. 3. Findings made pursuant to this section may be based on evidence introduced on the
issue of guilt or innocence, and evidence introduced during the sentencing proceeding. 4. As used in this section: (a) “ Entity ” means: (1) A foreign government; (2) A faction, party or military or naval force within a foreign country, whether
recognized or unrecognized by the United States; or (3) A representative, officer, agent, employee, subject or citizen of a government,
faction, party or force that is described in subparagraph (1) or (2). (b) “ Object or information ” includes, without limitation, a document, writing, code book, signal book, sketch,
photograph, photolineart negative, blueprint, plan, map, model, note, instrument,
appliance or other information relating to national defense.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 412.5255
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 412.5255 cover?
Section 412.5255 ("Communication, delivery or transmittal of object or information to foreign government or entity") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 412.5255?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 412.5255 apply to my situation?
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